Bogor PSI's Jokes About Jokowi's Status in the Party: 'We Are Already In, When Will You Join, Sir?'

BOGOR, KOMPAS.com - The Chairwoman of the Bogor branch of the Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI), Rena Dan Frina, jokingly asked Indonesia's seventh President Joko Widodo about when he would join the party's organizational structure.

Rena made the joke during a Regional Coordination Meeting (Rakorda) held at the Sentul International Convention Center (SICC) in Bogor, West Java, on Saturday (24/10/2026).

Addressing Jokowi, Rena noted that she often gets asked by party members about when Jokowi would become part of the PSI's leadership.

"Today we have Rakorda, and the question I keep receiving, especially as Chair of the Bogor DPD, is 'When will you, Sir, join the party's structure? When will you lead this party? When, Sir?'" Rena stated.

Rena then invited the members present to show their support if Jokowi were to join the PSI leadership.

"Who agrees that Sir should join the party's management? Stand up! Stand up! Stand up!" Rena called.

The Rakorda participants responded in unison, shouting, "Agreed!".

Rena continued her playful remarks, pointing out that several newly appointed party officials were now in positions while Jokowi's status in PSI remained unclear.

It’s noteworthy that this Rakorda also included the inauguration of party officials in the Bogor regency.

The inauguration was directly witnessed by Jokowi.

"I won't lie, Sir. While we are here as officials, what's your status?" Rena joked.

Hearing this, Jokowi smiled and laughed.

The ambiance at the venue was light and friendly.

Rena expressed her hope that Jokowi would consider the aspirations of PSI members in Bogor regency who wish to see him in the party's leadership.

"Hopefully, the aspirations we have, which the party members in Bogor regency desire, can be taken into account by you, Sir," Rena remarked.

She even wished that their hopes would linger in Jokowi’s thoughts.

"Later tonight, I hope it comes to you in a dream like that, Sir. God willing, may it be so, we believe that with your presence, PSI can become a great party," Rena concluded.

Separately, PSI Daily Chair Ahmad Ali has not confirmed whether Jokowi will be announced as one of the party’s leaders in the upcoming agenda.

Ahmad Ali indicated that PSI plans to hold a national leadership meeting (Rapimnas) on November 16, 2026.

However, confirmation regarding Jokowi's position within the party's organization will only come after that event.

"Hey, whether he will be announced as one of the party's leaders, we'll wait to see on the appointed day," Ahmad Ali concluded.